# Thailand SEC emphasizes accountability for a low-carbon economy

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/markets/113638-thailand-sec-emphasizes-accountability-for-a-low-carbon-economy
- Published: 2023-11-24T16:15:40+07:00
- Author: SiamNews PR

**Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)** **emphasizes responsible business
behavior and climate accountability for a low-carbon economy, as discussed during
a webinar organized by SEC, CFA Institute, and CFA Society Thailand. They stress
the importance of integrating climate-related risks and opportunities into investment
decisions.**

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Bangkok, 23 November 2023 – Responsible business behavior and their concerns for
climate change are essential in driving Thailand towards a low-carbon economy, nurturing
business growth, and collectively crafting a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient
capital market.

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The webinar titled ‘Managing Climate-related Risks and Opportunities in Equity Analysis
and Investment’ was held on November 23rd, 2023. It was co-organized by the Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC), CFA Institute, and CFA Society Thailand. The aim 
of the webinar was to provide capital market professionals with insights on how 
to integrate climate-related risks and opportunities into their analysis and investment
decisions.

The event also served as a platform for leading institutional investors, financial
firms, and public sector leaders to discuss how disclosure and governance can be
improved to ensure that sustainability goals are met.

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Ms. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, the Secretary General of the Securities Exchange Commission
of Thailand (SEC), emphasizes the importance of responsible business behavior and
climate accountability in the Thai capital market. She highlights the need for all
stakeholders, including listed companies, securities companies, and asset management
companies, to be prepared in facilitating funding and investments to achieve the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2065.

**Source** : [Climate change is everybody’s business and capital market could drive the change needed](https://www.sec.or.th/EN/Pages/News_Detail.aspx?SECID=10275&rand=113627)